Dear Jo, in the next few weeks you and your college girlfriends are going to hear a lot about Christian Grey. Women are enticed by his charming allure, his enticing ways, and his sexy appeal. But I've been out with Christian Grey, and I want to warn you. Don't go out with Christian ...
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Today is the final day of New Start 15. I'm so glad you've joined us on this focus on God's call to holiness. Ever since men and women have taken forbidden fruit, we've needed fresh beginnings. Free people have a way of falling back into the shackles of captivity.
The church of Galatia was born out ...
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We shared the toy truck aisle in Target, they looking for a grandson gift, and I looking for a nephew gift. Wife took her time, talking about how "he" would like this one or play with that one. Husband stamped his feet, raising inadequacies about each option, insisting grandson didn't want anything ...
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Yesterday in #NewStart15 Kimberly Sowell gave a challenge to "Consider Your Ways." Lori Wildenberg said we can grow in godliness through Simple Change. Today we read two passages focusing on how Holiness Pleases God.
This January, we're in transition; a lot about our lives is unknown. As God ...
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Dear readers, I’ve alluded to a time of transition in our lives. Jeff and I continue to be of one mind and heart in following God’s leading out of our last ministry setting, but there are still many unknowns. I haven’t talked a lot about details, but I’ll begin to share more. I’m doing my best to ...
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